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CAIE A-Level Chemistry AS 3.1.4 The Differences in Pauling Electronegativity Questions

Practise using given Pauling electronegativity differences to predict whether bonding is ionic or covalent in CAIE 9701 AS questions with mark schemes.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Chemistry 9701
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Use differences in Pauling electronegativity values to predict ionic and covalent bonding.

CAIE A-Level Chemistry AS 3.1.4 The Differences in Pauling Electronegativity Questions question 1

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L and M are elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. Neither element is argon. Information about the Pauling electronegativity values of L and M is given.

Table for Question CAIE A-Level Chemistry AS 3.1.4 The Differences in Pauling Electronegativity Questions question 1 — CAIE A-Level Chemistry AS

Three statements about elements L and M are given.

1 Element L contains covalent bonds.
2 Element L has a higher atomic number than element M .
3 A compound of L and M contains ionic bonds.

Which statements are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1 and 2 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

2 and 3 only

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